F R O M T H E T H I R T E E N T H J U D I C I A L C I R C U I T C H I E F J U D G E
Judge Ronald Ficarrotta - Chief Judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
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domestic
violence summit
the physicality of domestic
violence is increasing, and
strangulation is on the rise.
omestic violence is a subject
that cannot be ignored.
Domestic violence can
happen to anyone of any
race, age, sexual orientation,
economic status, religion, or gender. Such
abuse can be physical, sexual, emotional,
economic, or psychological. You have likely
heard these things already. But did you know
that while reported incidents of domestic
violence are down in Florida, the severity of
violence in the acts themselves is increasing?
The physicality of domestic violence is
increasing, and strangulation is on the rise.
To bring awareness to the importance of
domestic violence prevention, the Thirteenth
Judicial Circuit Court, State Attorney’s
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Judge Ficarrotta addresses the Summit.
MAR - APR 2018
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